Indulge in the irresistible crunch of Asian Crispy Pork Belly, a Taiwanese culinary delight. This recipe showcases juicy pork belly with a golden exterior, perfectly complemented by a garlicky soy dipping sauce.
Unveil the delectable world of Taiwanese cuisine with our Asian Crispy Pork Belly recipe, experiencing a fusion of textures as succulent pork belly meets a satisfyingly crisp exterior.
Coupled with a garlicky soy dipping sauce, this dish elevates the flavors to new heights.
What is Taiwanese Style Asian Crispy Pork Belly?
Taiwanese Style Asian Crispy Pork Belly embodies a culinary style achieved through a unique process of boiling pork belly in a ginger and cooking wine broth, followed by a pan searing.
The result is tender, thinly sliced pork belly served with a savory garlic soy sauce dipping sauce.
This dish not only offers an effortless preparation with minimal prep time but also aligns seamlessly with low-carb, keto, and gluten-free dietary preferences, while delivering an immensely flavorful and satisfying experience.
What does Asian crispy pork belly taste like?
Indulge in the delight of Asian Crispy Pork Belly, featuring succulent and juicy pork belly encased in a bold, crispy exterior.
The dish is elevated by the addition of a savory garlic dipping sauce that perfectly complements the rich and satisfying flavors of the tender meat.
What pork belly sauce to use with Asian crispy pork belly?
This Taiwanese style crispy pork belly recipe is paired with a delectable garlic soy sauce dipping sauce.
Alternatively, for a Chinese crispy pork belly variation, consider pairing it with hoisin sauce.
For those seeking an extra kick, a touch of chili pepper or chili paste can be added to elevate the flavors further.
What ingredients do I need to make Asian crispy pork belly?
- Pork Belly – pork skin-less belly, about 2 inch in width.
- Ginger – fresh sliced ginger.
- Salt – table salt or sea salt.
- Japanese Sake – typically will come in a large bottle labeled junmai sake. Can also substitute with dry sherry wine or Chinese cooking wine.
- Neutral Oil – no taste or flavor with high cooking temperature. Some choices are sunflower oil, peanut oil, sallower oil, vegetable oil, and canola oil.
- Soy Sauce – low sodium preferred. Can also use tamari for gluten-free and coconut aminos for keto.
- Garlic – one clove grated using a hand grater.
What are the instructions to make Asian crispy pork belly?
Crafting Asian Crispy Pork Belly is a unique process that sets it apart from traditional crispy Chinese roast pork belly. This recipe deviates from using an oven and baking on a rack, but rather utilizing a stovetop approach.
The pork belly is initially boiled in a flavorful mixture of water, cooking wine, and ginger for 40 minutes to eliminate gaminess.
Subsequently, a moderate amount of oil is added to a large skillet for searing the skin-side and bottom side to achieve the desired crispiness. The meat side of the pork requires no searing, ensuring optimal tenderness.
After searing, the pork belly is sliced into thin pieces with a sharp knife, ready to be savored with a delectable garlic soy sauce dipping sauce.
What to serve with Asian crispy pork belly?
Enhance your meal by serving Asian Crispy Pork Belly with sides that perfectly complement its savory sauce such as:
- Rice of Choice
- Green Salad
- Steamed or Stir Fry Vegetables
- Light Broth Asian Style Soup
What to do with leftover seared pork belly?
For leftover seared pork belly, store it in an airtight container or wrap with plastic wrap, and place in fridge. It will remain fresh for 5-7 days.
What is the nutrition information for this Taiwanese pork belly recipe?
- 479 Calories
- 1g Carbohydrates
- 0g Fiber
- 8g Protein
- 49g Fat
- 61mg Cholesterol
- 1025mg Sodium
- 163mg Potassium
- 4mg Calcium
- 1mg Iron
- 9ui Vitamin A
- 1mg Vitamin C
Looking for other pork belly recipes?
- Crispy Air Fryer Pork Belly
- Korean BBQ Grilled Pork Belly
- Miso Pork Belly Kimchi Wrap
- Japanese Style Seared Pork Belly
- Braised Pork Belly
Now, let’s get making this Taiwanese Style Crispy Pork Belly recipe!
- Prepping Time 5M
- Cook Time 45M
- Total Time 50M
- Net Carb/Serv 0g
- Servings 8-10 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb Pork Belly (about 2 inch in width)
- 1/2 Inch of Ginger
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Japanese sake (can sub with Chinese cooking wine, vodka, dry sherry)
- 2 tbsp Neutral Cooking Oil
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Garlic Clove
Directions
1) Gather all the ingredients.
2) Thinly slice ginger into 1/8 inch slices and set aside.
3) Fill stove top pot with enough water to completely submerge entire pork belly. Add Japanese sake, sliced ginger, salt and bring to boil.
4) Once boiling, add the entire pork belly into the stove top pot. Bring heat down to medium low, then partially cover and cook for 40 minutes.
5) In the meantime, grate garlic with a grater or a garlic press and add into a dipping bowl. Add Soy Sauce, mix well, and set aside.
6) Once pork belly is cooked, add neutral cooking oil in a cast iron pan and bring up to temp.
7) Carefully add pork belly and sear top side of pork belly until golden in color, about 3-4 minutes. Note – you can also sear the sides and bottom if you want, up to personal preference.
8) Once seared, cut pork belly into 1/2 inch slices, transfer to serving plate and serve with dipping sauce.
Hope you enjoy your Taiwanese Style Crispy Pork Belly!
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Asian Crispy Pork Belly
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb Pork Belly about 2 inch in width
- 1/2 Inch Ginger
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Japanese sake can sub with vodka, dry sherry or Chinese wine
- 2 tbsp Neutral Cooking Oil
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Garlic Clove
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Thinly slice ginger into 1/8 inch slices and set aside.
- Fill stove top pot with enough water to completely submerge entire pork belly. Add Japanese sake, sliced ginger, salt and bring to boil.
- Once boiling, add the entire pork belly into the stove top pot. Bring heat down to medium low, then partially cover and cook for 40 minutes.
- In the meantime, grate garlic with a grater or a garlic press and add into a dipping bowl. Add Soy Sauce, mix well, and set aside.
- Once pork belly is cooked, add neutral cooking oil in a cast iron pan and bring up to temp.
- Carefully add pork belly and sear top side of pork belly until golden color, about 3-4 minutes. Note - you can also sear the sides and bottom if you want, up to personal preference.
- Once seared, cut pork belly into 1/2 inch slices, transfer to serving plate and serve with dipping sauce.
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